Sunday, 29 May 2016

Do you have any parties planned in the near future? Then you need to look at Tonics new die set - Sweet Nothings. They are a range of 3 envelopes, but they are so much more

The large envelope, Delicate Embrace, will make the perfect size invitation.

The middle sized envelope, Treasured Token, is perfect for a gift card for that special someone. It could also be an RSVP to send out with your party invitation or a mini photo album holding photos of that special occasion.

The mini envelope, Secret Whisper, is perfect for notes for the special person in your life. It could be used to write messages for the bride & groom or even extra special tombola tickets at your fundraising event.

Sunday, 15 May 2016

Thank you for joining us today on the very special occasion, this is the launch of the Win & Tonic Challenge. We know there are a huge amount of crafters who love Tonic products. So we thought we'd give you another reason to get your dies out and create.

The Challenge will start on 15th of every month and the winner will be announced on the 14th. So this month's winner will be announced on 14th June. So you have a whole month to create your wonderful projects. The rule is you have to use a Tonic product in your project.

This month's theme isAnything Goes

If there's a winner, there must be a prize and this month's prize which has been donated by Tonic Studios (thank you so much for your support )

This month's amazing prize is

Two fabulous Layering Die sets

Nuvo Crystal drops

Nuvo Glitter Drops

As we are having the Twisting Veranda set as part of our prize I thought
I would use this to make my card. I've kept it plain & simple by using just 2 colours. I had to add a ribbon as a finishing touch and of course some flowers and the wonderful Nuvo Crystal drops.

I hope you enjoy looking at the wonderful cards made by the team. I look forward to seeing your wonderful projects

Wednesday, 4 May 2016

Summer has finally arrived in Bridgend today, I really hope it stays, at least for a while, lol.
Today I've got some cards to share with you using the new Tonic Patterned Panel die sets. There are 6 sets of dies, the outer edges will all interchange with the inner patterned die. All the geometric dies can be extended to make a bigger pattern.

This card is made using the Damask Patterned Panel. I love the elegance of this design.

This has to be my favourite of the Panels. I think it's a very modern design that could easily be paper pieced or possibly glittered.

About me

My name is Alison Whelan, I am a Craft Designer for Tonic Studios. I am so lucky to be able to turn my hobby into my job. My crafting life is similar to many crafters, started crafting as a child and never stopped. I still do a bit of knitting and crochet, but most of my time is spent Papercrafting.

I've been married to Alan for 29 years and have one Son, James. We have a little fur baby to keep us on our toes called Harvey, he's a miniature Jack Russell.